General information
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you will need the FRA number 
before returning the product. This 
does not aect your statutory rights.
Outside of the 12 month 
guarantee period
If your product needs repair after 
the guarantee period has ended, 
the repair must meet the approval 
requirements for connection to the 
phone network.
We recommend that you contact 
BT’s recommended repair agent 
Discount Communications on 
0800 980 8999 or a local 
qualied repairer.
Returning your phone
If the Helpline is unable to remedy 
your problem they will issue a Fault 
Reference Authorisation number 
and ask you to return the product 
to your original place of purchase. 
Where possible, pack the product 
in its original packaging. Please 
remember to include all parts, 
including the line cords, power 
supply units and the original 
batteries.
Guarantee conditions
• The guarantee shall only apply to 
defects that occur within the 12 
month guarantee period.
• Proof of purchase is provided.
• The equipment is returned to BT or 
its agent as instructed.
• This guarantee doesn’t cover 
any faults or defects caused by 
accidents, misuse, fair wear and 
tear, neglect, tampering with the 
equipment, or any attempt at 
adjustment or repair other than 
through approved agents.
• This guarantee does not aect 
your statutory rights.
Within the 12 month  
guarantee period
Prior to returning your product, 
please read the Help section 
beginning on page 56 or contact 
the Essential Phone Helpline on 
0800 145 6789. Additional 
answers to frequently asked 
questions are available from 
bt.com/producthelp
In the unlikely event of a defect 
occurring, the helpdesk will issue 
a Fault Reference Authorisation 
(FRA) number and instructions for 
replacement or repair. Please note